Manchester United are also mentioned as one of the many top clubs scouting Leicester City forward Riyad Mahrez this winter.

The 24-year-old has been one of the best players in the Premier League this season, scoring 13 goals in 18 top flight matches so far to help his club to second place in the table.

Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool are also said to have had scouts present to watch Mahrez’s Leicester in action against Manchester City this week, but United could desperately do with his quality up front.